Domestic Memories Video (DVD)

The Domestic Memories video is available in VHS and DVD. This transparent and reflective documentary captures the immediacy and relevance of amateur photography through the lens of two prominent British photographers, Jack Hulme and Jimmy Forsyth. The video reflects on formal posing photography during the quick rise of accessible camera technology.

Product Description:

The Domestic Memories video journals the immediate rise and popularity of photography at the onset of mainstream and accessible technology. The documentary follows amateur level work, and how it has impacted the world of high art. The video features photography from various collections that include:

The Kodak Collection

Film and Photography, Bradford

National Museum of Television

Documentary Photographic Archive of Manchester

At just under 30 minutes, the video ultimately assesses the greater impact of photography in the public, and how the art form has acted as a self-reflection of pain, joy, and general reality. The video is most often seen from the eyes of famed photographers Jimmy Forsyth and Jack Hulme.